Pine Scotch (Siberia)
Pinus sylvestris
- Family: Pinaceae
- Extraction: The essential oil is steam distilled from the needles of the Black spruce
- Main Therapeutic Properties: Antiseptic, Antibacterial, Analgesic, Nervine
- Oil Appearance: Clear
- Chakra: Throat
- Chinese Element: Water, Metal
- Contraindication: Non-toxic, non-irritant in prescribed doses. Keep away from children. Do not use during pregnancy.
Pine (Scotch) is a fresh, clearing, slightly woody oil. It is a great oil to use for respiratory problems, muscular aches and pains and winter colds. The fresh, resinous aroma of this oil makes it a very good choice for 10-minute steam inhalations during the cold winter months.